Glencoe Science Level GreenUnit 6:
Matter and EnergyPrepare a snackProject Type: Model
Ask students to demonstrate their knowledge of physical and chemical changes
in the kitchen. Ask pairs of students to prepare a simple food that focuses
on either a physical or chemical change. Students may then present their snack
along with an explanation of the characteristics of the change they are demonstrating. Variations:
- Have different groups of students make foods from different regions of the
United States
- Have different groups of students make foods from different regions of the
world and ethnic groups.
- Have different groups of students focus on liquid physical or chemical change
and other students focus on solid physical or chemical change.
Alternate Procedure:
If time does not allow, have student keep track of the foods they eat for a
week. Have them write down, in their journals, the foods they eat and if they
are either a physical or chemical change. Resources:
Visit these sites, or others, to help students find recipes. Family member are
also a great resource. All Recipes:
http://www.allrecipes.com/
Recipe Source
http://www.recipesource.com/ Rubric:  Click here for a rubric to help you score this project.
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